18-Year-Old Wife Stabs Husband Over Phone, Money in Bauchi

An 18-year-old woman, Fatima Dalha, has allegedly stabbed her 30-year-old husband in the stomach during a disagreement over a phone, money and wrappers in Lirr Bajar, Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m., according to the Bauchi State Police Command.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, confirmed the incident to journalists in Bauchi, explaining that the disagreement between the couple escalated into violence after the woman allegedly demanded her belongings from her husband.

According to Habib, the woman reportedly became enraged during the argument, picked up a nearby knife and stabbed her husband in the stomach, leaving him bleeding.

The incident reportedly attracted an angry crowd that threatened to lynch the suspect. However, police operatives from the Dass Division arrived at the scene and rescued her from the mob.

The injured husband was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspect had been arrested and detained, while the knife allegedly used in the attack was recovered.
He added that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, expressed concern over cases of domestic violence among young couples.
He urged couples to resolve disagreements peacefully through dialogue, family members, community elders and lawful channels rather than resorting to violence.
The commissioner also warned members of the public against jungle justice, assuring that the police would ensure justice was served professionally and humanely.